Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Aladdin Time, part 2/2
6/10 The Skishtari Egg exerts control over Andrew, allowing him to unleash a creature.
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00:45
Roger Dodsworth: The Re-animated Englishman
Mary Shelley's tale of a 17th century Englishman found in the ice brought back to life.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
1/5 The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
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01:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 1
1/10 Novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'.
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02:15
The Hidden Henry—Henry, Medicine and Health
1/5 Elizabeth Hurren reveals how Henry VIII was both a medical pioneer and a hypochrondiac.
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02:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 6. Gothic Mysteries
6/10 Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 1
1/5 Award-winning tenor Ian Bostridge explores Schubert's powerful song-cycle Winterreise.
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03:00
Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 1
1/5 Arthur Clennam befriends seamstress Amy Dorrit and meets her extraordinary family.
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 4
4/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds. From 2012.
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04:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time
2/6 Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.
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05:00
Arrested Development—Episode 2
2/4 Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
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05:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Christmas Special
John Lloyd and Bridget Christie take donations from Glyn Johns, Shazia Mirza & JK Rowling
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
2/5 Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
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06:30
When Harry Met Sooty
Jack Dee presents the rags-to-riches story of Britain's most famous glove puppet.
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07:00
A Month of June—2. Lost and Found
2/4 June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.
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07:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2019
The Punslinger extraordinaire invites the public to tell Christmas stories.
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain
7/21 Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.
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08:30
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 7
7/20 Kenneth Horne sets sail in a seafaring romp and bona caterers Julian and Sandy plan a 'do'
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09:00
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2019, Episode 3
3/3 A show looking back at the decade.
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09:30
Stilgoe's Around—Royal Agricultural Show, Stoneleigh
All things about the Countryside from the Royal Show, Stoneleigh. With Kathryn Tickell.
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10:00
Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 2
2/5 Arthur Clennam worries about his parents, but thinks he has found a new love.
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11:00
Telling Tales—2019 in Books
Interesting books and stories from the year, from best-sellers to indie debuts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain
7/21 Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.
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12:30
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 7
7/20 Kenneth Horne sets sail in a seafaring romp and bona caterers Julian and Sandy plan a 'do'
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13:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
2/5 Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
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13:30
When Harry Met Sooty
Jack Dee presents the rags-to-riches story of Britain's most famous glove puppet.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 2
2/10 The new novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'
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14:15
The Hidden Henry—Henry The Scholar
2/5 Dr Steven Gunn and Dr Andrea Clarke explore the intellectual life of Henry VIII.
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14:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions
7/10 Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
2/5 Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
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15:00
Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 2
2/5 Arthur Clennam worries about his parents, but thinks he has found a new love.
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16:00
Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Justin Moorhouse, Jarred Christmas, Chris Corcoran and Jeremy Hardy join Rhod Gilbert.
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16:30
Kalangadog Junction—Episode 6
6/6 Will Jane be able to refuse a new proposal? Will Gaelene's gold medal dreams come true?
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17:00
A Month of June—2. Lost and Found
2/4 June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.
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17:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2019
The Punslinger extraordinaire invites the public to tell Christmas stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Hexford Invasion, part 1/2
7/10 Mike turns up with someone claiming to be the Second Doctor.
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18:30
Pioneers—Series 1, Sir Alec Jeffreys
2/5 Sir Alec Jeffreys speaks about his eureka moment when he discovered DNA fingerprinting.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain
7/21 Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.
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19:30
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 7
7/20 Kenneth Horne sets sail in a seafaring romp and bona caterers Julian and Sandy plan a 'do'
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20:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
2/5 Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
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20:30
When Harry Met Sooty
Jack Dee presents the rags-to-riches story of Britain's most famous glove puppet.
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21:00
Telling Tales—2019 in Books
Interesting books and stories from the year, from best-sellers to indie debuts.
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22:00
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2019
The Punslinger extraordinaire invites the public to tell Christmas stories.
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22:30
Armstrong and Miller—Episode 4
4/4 Macho mountaineers, school band memories, and a town planning thriller. From 1998.
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22:45
CrΓ¨me de la Crime—Series 3, The Quiller Killer
1/4 TV detective Michael Feydeau ponders the murder of Christopher Marlowe.
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23:00
Vent—Series 3, Loneliness Is a Crowded Head
2/6 Life outside hospital is a little fraught for Ben. Luckily he finds an island refuge.
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23:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section New Year
Comedian Alex Horne kicks off the New Year's Eve celebrations with comedy and live music.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Hexford Invasion, part 1/2
7/10 Mike turns up with someone claiming to be the Second Doctor.
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00:30
Pioneers—Series 1, Sir Alec Jeffreys
2/5 Sir Alec Jeffreys speaks about his eureka moment when he discovered DNA fingerprinting.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
2/5 Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
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01:30
When Harry Met Sooty
Jack Dee presents the rags-to-riches story of Britain's most famous glove puppet.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 2
2/10 The new novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'
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02:15
The Hidden Henry—Henry The Scholar
2/5 Dr Steven Gunn and Dr Andrea Clarke explore the intellectual life of Henry VIII.
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02:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions
7/10 Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
2/5 Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
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03:00
Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 2
2/5 Arthur Clennam worries about his parents, but thinks he has found a new love.
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04:00
Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Justin Moorhouse, Jarred Christmas, Chris Corcoran and Jeremy Hardy join Rhod Gilbert.
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04:30
Kalangadog Junction—Episode 6
6/6 Will Jane be able to refuse a new proposal? Will Gaelene's gold medal dreams come true?
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05:00
A Month of June—2. Lost and Found
2/4 June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.
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05:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2019
The Punslinger extraordinaire invites the public to tell Christmas stories.
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